Preston to Craven Arms Trains

Preston to Craven Arms trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Craven Arms takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Craven Arms. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 22m
Duration: 103 mi
Distance: £43
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
Take the train from Crewe to Craven Armstrain Crewe - Cardiff Central / ...

2h 39m

£30–65

Preston to Craven Arms train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Preston and Craven Arms. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Craven Arms at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, September 6, 2026

5:18 PM → 7:10 PM
1h 52m • 1 change
7:18 PM → 9:08 PM
1h 49m • 1 change
8:05 PM → 10:26 PM
2h 21m • 1 change
10:41 PM → 6:00 AM
Arrives next day
7h 19m • 1 change

Departing Monday, September 7, 2026

4:22 AM → 6:57 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 8:06 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 9:11 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
9:19 AM → 11:08 AM
1h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, September 8, 2026

4:15 AM → 6:57 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 8:06 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 9:11 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
9:19 AM → 11:08 AM
1h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, September 9, 2026

4:15 AM → 6:57 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 8:06 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 9:11 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
9:19 AM → 11:08 AM
1h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, September 10, 2026

4:15 AM → 6:57 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 8:06 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 9:11 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
9:19 AM → 11:08 AM
1h 49m • 1 change
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